District overview
West Orange Public Schools
Funding structure, how it compares to peers, and where major projects stand.
West Orange Board business
The available official Board agenda archive documents scheduled public business from October 2025 through June 2026, including budget, policy, contracts, and governance sessions.
Governance
West Orange Public Schools is governed by the West Orange Board of Education.
Budget
The April 29, 2026 public-hearing agenda lists a preliminary 2026-27 budget of $171,133,138.
Policy and planning
Agendas list a Bell to Bell Cell Phone Policy second reading and a Responsible Use of AI policy first reading.
Where the district stands
Major projects
AI technology in career and technical education pathways
Agenda-listed grant activityThe December agenda lists an application and the April and May agendas list acceptance-related AI technology grant items.
- Agenda lists application for AI technology pathways grant
- Agenda lists acceptance of AI technology grant
Funding
AI Technology in Career and Technical Education Pathways grant; amount not stated in collected agendas
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